The nominal GDP of the U.S. in 2016 was approximately $18.6 trillion. This means that

A) the value of output in 2016 was around $18.6 trillion.
B) total income in 2016 was around $18.6 trillion.
C) total spending in 2016 was around $18.6 trillion.
D) all of the above are true.


Ans: D) all of the above are true.

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